Arizona weekly citizen., 1887-03-05

Mir. Ira A. Carter has returned from 6 weeks soiOurn among the snoSs ID the Santa Cstalipss-
 A band of gypsiss gre encsmped ct the foot of Congress street. They are following closely in the wake or the Band of Holiness. and from their robust appearances one would judge that the fragments are large and nutritious.
 About every acre of tillsble land along the RillIto has been taken up quite re- gently. Three irrigation dltehes are being constructed and they will reclaim all the land that is now worthless ID that vicinity.
 Mir. Willis P. Haynes, who has oeen known to take considerable interest ID amateur photography for several months past, has acquired unusual skln ana tslent in the art, and many of his views are remarkably fine and are e9usl 10 the efforts of the professional.
 ThS wicked people Of Congress street were sslvsted by local militia orsneh of the regular SRlvshon Army las, night, The Band of Holiness furnished the sacred music, and very large amount ot diversion was eKperienced oy those who love the street corners Deter than the family hesrthstone.
 Negley Post, G. A. K, has rented the Goodman building, on Convent street and constructed ante rooms, etc, TOT their meetings. They have changed thelr meeting nights from the second and fourth Saturdays of each month 10 every Monday night, commencing next Monday, March 7tb.
 According to the last nsrke; reports from the East, the prices for Hams ana Bacon have considerably sdsanced- And those goods cured by c. F, SohumschsI proprietor of the Union Market o22 Congress street, are at present ID very great demand. They are as good as the best imported but cheaper and therefore used in eve family.
 J.M. Hal, an extensive rsnchmsn oi Texas and New Mexico, formerly ot this | State. but now residing in Los Angeles Cal. IS in th city. MT. Hall has just nurnbased the interest of NIT. John | EIood. in the Southern Cattle compsoy | of New Mexico, for S75,000, and & DOT ton of MT. Mr J. Bishops interest for | S33. .75O. Mir. Flood bought sn interest | i'm inc San Simon Cattle company for s26 OOO from Mr. Hall, located in ArI- zona-Texas Live Stock Journal. It reported that the county recorder | ia About 10 commence suit against one | minister and one justice of the peace Tor non compliance with the law m relation l to tbs recording of marriage certificates | The penalty, winch he will recover, E | one hundred dollars in each case, and, as the minister is delinquent two certi' icates and the justice one, there will be $500 coming to hID, besides the costs of suits.-PheniI Herald.
 A board of officers will meet in Phe- nir on March l4sh to inspect horses Tor the U. ; Cavalry serTics, Ii suitable C horses are offered II Is probable that one hundred bead will be purchased Stock men should take notice snd show up theIr best stock. They must be geld ings, of hardy colors, sound ID sll par ;iculsrs, in good condition, well broken 10 the saddle, from l5 to l6 hands high. not less than nor more than 9yesrs of age. and no less thsn 95O pounds ID weight
 Mir. Oscar Ashburn is ID the city from Crittenden. He reports the mining in- teres.s very active and probably more ore is being shipped from that station than from any single point in Arizona. A big body of excellent ore has been developed in the Blue Nose and many others are showing better indications. Crit.enden expects soon to have its own Emelter. The late rain has not produced much grass. IL came up ID a weakly way but not sufficieDt for daily grub for the cattle.
 On Saturday evening Mrs. John Sweeby was the reeipiect of one Of the most successful surprises of the season, this occasion commemorsting that lady's birthday anniversary. dele zation of friends met al the residence Of Mir. and Mrs. D. F. Knapp and after sI- planning the purpose Of their visit pro | ceeded sll together to the home of M's. Sweeby who was overwhelmed with surprise. A pleasant evening was speut, the many trends enjoyed them selves heartily ID various games, the table vas laden with good things and after pTofuss congratulations had been expressed and lunch had been partaken of, the happy company departed Tor their homes.